police violence
Demand echoes out from Tyre Nichols’ funeral: Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act!
February 2, 2023Nichols’ family, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and Vice President Kamala Harris all called on lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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New NAARPR booklet details history of the struggle for community control of police
January 30, 2023As the epidemic of police murder continues to spread, a new text by veteran activist Frank Chapman tells the story of how community control of police was won in Chicago.
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Tyre Nichols murder underlines the need for tough new laws
January 30, 2023Prayers and condolences from lawmakers are nice, but the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act must become law now.
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For the sake of our (mental) health, Detroit needs an alternative to policing
November 3, 2022The Motor City desperately needs an alternative to calling the police when mental health crises occur. Other locales have explored and tested new approaches worth studying.
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Where is my speedy trial?
October 18, 2022A tale of police repression and justice delayed, direct from an accused activist.
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